July 607
7-14-07(Saturday)
Garrett, a gypsy from Mandrakes Landing, needed a medusa today for some collector back home. Apparently he broke the collectors statue of one and if he didn't return with a new one, it would be the death of him...literally. I offered to help in exchange for possibly using it against the hydra, and so we went off to find one. What we found was a medusa and a gorgon. Nasty combination. The town did relatively well, but we lost one person to the circle. My Monger... Not good. And then all the treasure was looted. What's new? I'm not stupid. Do people think you can't see while paralyzed? Apparently they're wrong.
I admit that throughout the day, my nose was greeted by an overwhelming scent, something I could not get enough of. It seemed as if it came from the adventurers themselves, but not all of them, only two. Sir Bramus and Walker. Honestly, I was embarrassed, but it was all I could do to keep away from them. It wasn't an amorous type smell, but it was intoxicating.
Eventually I got up enough courage to approach Walker about becoming my charge. Well I didn't quite put it that simply, but he accepted and thus made Bramus mad. What could I do? I'm sure he will get over it once he gets my gift tomorrow. Should be an interesting day.
7-15-07(Sunday)
Death normally doesn't scare me, but it did today. When I was asked to take a charge, to train them as I was in the beginning, I was upset. I didn't want to be responsible for anyone, much less train them, but then Walker accepted and, for some reason, that was ok. I knew what I had to do though and I admit I was nervous. Being unsure if I would weaken his spirit made my hand a bit unsteady, and I almost faltered toward the end. I gave him the gift the only way I knew how, as difficult as it was. I killed him. I thank the dragons he was alright. Now I just have to figure out what to do with him. No one told me that part.
Dervite killed my medusa. Why did he kill my medusa? He says he didn't know I needed it, but how could he not know? He claims to know more about the town then it knows about itself and yet he didn't know I needed the medusa after telling everyone? What is wrong with that thought process?
At least everyone liked their gifts. That was a relief.
7-17-07(Tuesday)
Apparently the Kingdoms to the East are in great need of help as well. I do not know if the creature they are fighting is the same as the one in the West, but I will do what I can to help Trivanus in any way I can. I know he owuld do the same for me. How I know that, I don't know, but he would.
7-18-07(Wednesday)
I would consider what I just bestowed upon them betrayal, though I'm sure they do not. How stupid can I be?
7-19-07(Thursday)
Today started out as any other day. You know, picking flowers, running from Diakaryu, literally running into Walker, and then somehow managing to get Walker mixed up in this mess. Yep, just like any other day.
At first I thought maybe we could get away. I don't know why I think that, it never happens, but I had thought it and so made the attempt. Eventually we found ourselves cornered and did our best to try and talk our way out of what I knew was a hopeless (at best) situation. So I pretended to not know Walker...which doesn't work by the way if the person you're pretending to not know still acts like they know you. Walker was actually very good about this, but a few subtle things clued Diakaryu in to my dismay. Dia was willing to leave him behind, however, and so I told him to stay. Did he listen to me? NO. Why does no one listen to me?!?! Imagine my surprise when I jump through his portal and soon after Walker comes through...of his own free will. WTF?!?
Not only does this now mean I can't protect him, but it also means I will suffer more, and the worst...he's now fully involved. That, by the way, means he will be used as a bargaining chip by Dia in case you were wondering. Let me throw a sarcastic yay out there. yay...
Anyway, he offered Walker some choices (that whole bargaining chip thing). I cautioned him against them, but he took one anyway. Diakaryu seemed pleased. Needless to say I wasn't. But before I could react, Dia opened a portal under Walker's feet and he was gone. That just left me and him and that is never, never good.
At least I could hope Walker was ok. And he was. Which I learned after Dia portaled me over a pig pen (He loves doing that) and made it back to the room where I found Walker waiting. He didn't even look hurt. Thank goodness.
7-20-07(Friday)
Ok admittedly this is just an extension of yesterday, but since it went well into the next morning I thought I'd break it up and put it here....since it technically happened today. And not yesterday.
Ok so I walked back to the tavern covered in mud and somehow made it to my room without anyone seeing me. Which is good, because I hate having to explain how to get mud out of matted fur. Anyway, as soon as I opened the door, Walker immediately jumped to help me. I looked around, unsure this was my room because he had tidied it up and I almost didn' recognize it. I just throw the pillows in a corner to be honest, but he had them all layed out real nice and the mattress was made up with blankets. I didn't want to ask him where he had learned to do that, but I admit I was curious. When am I not, yes?
Anyway, I had barely sat down when he started handing me potions to heal what bruising I still had left. He didn't have to do that. I was in one piece and would be ok, but it was really nice of him. Made me smile.
It was only after I had chugged down his potions that he mentioned the mud and my...odor, so I changed and answered his questions as best I could about Diakaryu. I figure, if he's part of the mess now, I had best tell him what I could to help. I think it shocked him, as it does most people, but the truth is sometimes stranger then the stuff Yr'lie makes up in her head when she thinks she's telling the truth.
Anyway, so we discussed Dia and a few things regarding the new position I had given him when out of the blue he tries to sneak a pillow out of my sight, egging on a pillow fight. As if I couldn't see that. I'm a fox! So I jumped up even quicker with my own pad of cushion and lobbed a spell or two from under it in his direction. He managed to get out of the way, but can you believe he called that a cheapshot? Clearly he hasn't had a piloow fight with me before...
He grabbed a second pillow to try and get the offensive, but I took advantage of that and threw one full force at his face. Having no second hand to catch it, it landed true and knocked him back. That's when I tackled him, of course. I thought maybe to give him a lesson about how not to try and beat a fox at her own game, so while I sat on his chest, him being helpless, I grabbed another fluffy weapon and held it high to smash in his face. Only I purposely 'missed' his head to show him I'm merciful as well. Just tapped him on the nose and told him to learn to cheat. It would be an understatement to say that Walker catches on quickly. I hadn't gotten up and walked two steps away before he swung a pillow at my legs with the force of a minotaur. Knocked me clean on my back and left me dazed for a second until he hit me a final time in the back while I was unable to defend myself. I would have smiled had I not been out for Vengeance after that. He helped me up and I smacked him good once I was on my feet and beat him a few times with it before I kicked his feet out from under him. Surely he would stop after that, yes? No. I have to give that kid some credit. He doesn't quit. Kinda spunky. I like that.
No he doesn't quit, he waits until I turn my back, and kicks me square in it with both feet. I must have flown a few feet at least. Luckily, I saw my sword nearby, so I crawled over as fast as I could toward it. Walker did try to itecept me, but I was too fast and had it in hand (along with my dusty pillow) before he was even close. I threw the pillow at him, which he neatly sidestepped, but seeing the sword still inhis face, he did the right thing...and gave up. I always win those fights. But I might have to watch this one. He's tricky and learns fast.